Occupational Qualification · M101
Discretionary Grant · UpcomingMotion Graphics Designer
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 5
- Credits
- 229
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 122621
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 122621
- Min Credits
- 229
- Registered
- 2024-08-22
- Re-registration
- 2029-08-22
- Field
- Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
- Sub-field
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
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Overview & Scope
Programme Profile
- Target Designation
- Certified Motion Graphics Designer Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Motion Graphics Designer.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 5 yielding 229 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified motion graphics designer, you can find employment opportunities in Information Technology, Media, Communications. Your skills will be in demand across both public and private sectors, and you may also choose to work as an independent contractor or start your own business in this field. operations under MICT SETA scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing MICT SETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾
The Motion Graphics Designer (NQF Level 5, 229 credits) is a comprehensive Higher Occupational Certificate that blends foundational theory with intensive practical application. Throughout your learning journey, you will develop the competencies required to operate effectively, safely, and ethically within your industry. Employers value this qualification because it signals that you are job-ready from day one.
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Motion Graphics Designer. A qualified learner will be able to: • Determine target market motion graphics content and audience preferences. • Prepare for production of motion graphics. • Create and produce motion graphics for specific purposes, clients, or audiences. • Conduct business processes related motion graphics creation.
Entry Requirements▾
RPL for Access to Training: Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated, and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. RPL for Exemption For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. Entry Requirements: An NQF Level 4 qualification.
SAQA Rationale▾
Motion Graphics Designers make to the graphic and animation sectors' product offering more visually appealing and engaging. Motion graphics designers create memorable brand animations and intros, helping companies establish a strong and recognisable brand identity in the competitive market. The Higher Occupational Qualification: Motion Graphics Designer qualification enables the production of motion graphics contributing to the effectivity of digital marketing campaigns, and boosting click-through rates and user engagement, which is vital for the success of online advertising efforts. The South African society will benefit from the Higher Occupational Certificate: Motion Graphics Designer contribution to creating powerful tools for educational content and awareness campaigns. Motion Graphics Designers simplify complex topics, making information more accessible and understandable to a broader audience. The Higher Occupational Certificate: Motion Graphics Designer will promote the motion graphics industry's contribution to economic growth by attracting clients and projects, generating revenue, and stimulating related sectors such as advertising, marketing, and film production. As the demand for motion graphics increases, more job opportunities are created within the graphic media sector, providing employment opportunities for skilled individuals.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
RPL for Access to Training: Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated, and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. RPL for Exemption For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. Entry Requirements: An NQF Level 4 qualification.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Determine motion graphics target market preferences.
- Conduct pre-production processes for creating motion graphics content.
- Create and produce motion graphics content.
- Apply business processes related to creating motion graphics.
Learning Material Included
- Learner Guide (Theory and Knowledge Modules)
- Facilitator Guide
- Workplace Logbook
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Assessor Guide & Marking Memorandum
- SETA / QCTO Alignment Matrix
- Administrative & Onboarding Pack
- Implementation Plan
Moderator-Ready Curriculum Breakdown
14 modules · 229 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 216603-003-00-KM-0110 cr
Basic Elements and Principles of Design
NQF Level 4
- 216603-003-00-KM-0225 cr
Principles of Visual Content Development
NQF Level 4
- 216603-003-00-KM-0315 cr
Principles of Photography & Videography for Visual Content Developers
NQF Level 4
- 216603-003-00-KM-0425 cr
Principles of Design Technology Used by Visual Content Developers
NQF Level 5
- 216603-003-00-KM-0510 cr
Business Communication and Administration
NQF Level 4
- 216603-003-00-KM-0630 cr
Principles Underpinning Processes of Motion Graphics Development
NQF Level 5
Qualification 122621 · Curriculum Architecture
Higher Occupational Certificate: Motion Graphics Designer · NQF Level 5 (229 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Audit & Compliance
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
From portfolio assembly to external sign-off — the exact route your evidence travels.
- Step 1
PoE Assembly
Learner evidence, formative records and logbook entries filed against the alignment matrix.
- Step 2
Internal Assessment
Registered assessor judges each KM/PM/WM outcome using the supplied instruments.
- Step 3
Internal Moderation
Sampling and verification of assessor decisions, with remediation loop before submission.
- Step 4
External Moderation
SETA/QCTO desktop audit and certification upload against registered credits.
Broken Standard vs i2Graduates Standard
The measurable delta between improvised material and an audit-ready suite.
Broken Standard
i2Graduates Standard
Curriculum Mapping
Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
6 KM + 4 PM + 4 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 5
Assessment Bank
Missing formative and summative assessments
Pre-validated assessment bank per module
Alignment Evidence
No alignment matrix — audit fails
MICT SETA alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Motion Graphics Designer delivery
Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
Portfolio of Evidence
PoE gaps flagged in moderation
PoE templates that survive external moderation
Pricing & Delivery Tiers
Base licence from R66 450
Digital Master Suite
Editable master files, licensed to your SDP
- Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide & Assessment Suite
- Workplace logbook + alignment matrix (editable)
- Instant digital delivery under institutional licence
- Free minor corrections for 12 months
Turnkey Print & Bound Package
Printed, bound and couriered per learner
- Everything in the Digital Master Suite
- Full-colour print, wire-bound learner packs
- Per-learner PoE folders and dividers
- Nationwide courier with tracked delivery
Full Enterprise Accreditation Bundle
Assets plus accreditation support end-to-end
- Everything in the Print & Bound Package
- Bespoke QMS build mapped to your scope
- Moderation dry-run + written remediation report
- Brand & metadata integration across the suite
Complementary Services
Optional add-ons that harden your accreditation scope before an external audit.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Request QuoteModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionThe i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is checked for sequence and structural accuracy — no missing pages, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in a curriculum your facilitators will enjoy teaching.
